Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by a number of factors including degenerative changes (Osteoarthritis), acute soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains, as well as gradual onset symptoms such as a tendinopathy. It is important to remember that even long term conditions such as Osteoarthritis can be self managed well with the right advice and exercise program.
If you have suffered an acute knee injury then you should seek medical advice (A&E, Urgent Treament Centre, or GP) if you experience any of the following:
- Inability to weightbear through the affected side, severe pain, excessive heat and swelling
- Giving way or locking of your knee
- Heat, redness, tenderness to the calf area
- Altered sensation (pins and needles, numbness) into the toes
If your symptoms become more persistent and fail to recover fully after following the advice above then consider a self referral into our service for an assessment. But in the meantime the following exercise program may help with ongoing symptoms.
Knee Exercises - Level 1
Knee Exercises - Level 2
Knee Exercises - Level 3
Knee Exercises - Knee Loading Programme
If you have been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have, any of the following specific knee conditions follow the links below to access further information about them.
Arthritis UK - Osteoarthritis of the Knee
ESCAPE Pain - Knee Osteoarthritis
Patellofemoral Joint Pain / Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery leaflet
Meniscus Repair Surgery Leaflet